AoE2 DB

Archer Rush Build Order

Open Feudal with two Archery Ranges. Strong with archer-bonus civs; archers out-range villagers and trade well into scouts when massed.
Map
Open map
Difficulty
Intermediate
Target
Feudal ~ 22 pop

Step by step

  1. 1–6Sheep under the Town Center; build houses early.
  2. 7–10Wood — Lumber Camp. Archers are wood + gold heavy, so wood matters.
  3. 11–12Lure boar; keep eating sheep.
  4. 13–15Berries (Mill) and a second wood camp.
  5. 16–22Add gold miners (Mining Camp) and more wood; click Feudal at ~22.
  6. FeudalTwo Archery Ranges; research Fletching; mass Archers and add Skirmishers vs scouts.

Tips

  • You need steady wood AND gold — don't neglect either or production stalls.
  • Skirmishers shut down enemy scouts and skirmishers; mix a few in.
  • Transition to Crossbows in Castle Age and keep upgrades (Bracer, Fletching) current.

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